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Norman Vanes Obituary
Norman Dean Vanes, age 77, of Hammond, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (nee Dutko); two children: Renee (Mark) Harangody of Schererville and Mike Vanes of Hammond; grandchildren: Jennifer (fiance Tim) Bailey, Matt Harangody and Steven, Amber, Brandon Vanes; great granddaughter, Gabriella; sisters, Penny and Sandy; sister-in-law, Charlene (Michael D.) Madura; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, April 30, 2009, DIRECTLY at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5304 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN. Norman will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until time of Mass at 10:00 AM with Rev. Roy T. Beeching officiating. Cremation will follow, with final resting at a later date. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 2:00-8:00 PM at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home (corner of Main and Kennedy) Schererville/Highland. Norman retired from NIPSCO after 38 years of service as a Sub-Station Superintendent. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hammond. He was an avid Cubs fan and loved boating.
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Deb & JR Jimenez
April 30, 2009
Mike & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all.
Steve & Tricia Ridgley
April 29, 2009
Michael Vanes & Family:
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Mike, always know that we are here for you whenever you need us.
Laurie Gregory
April 29, 2009
I wish I could be there! My thoughts and prayers are with the family as always! Uncle Dean was always there for everyone, like another Grandpa to me! It won't be the same coming home without him there! I know everyone loves him and misses him dearly! I feel terrible I couldn't be home. I love you Uncle Dean, and I love you all!!
Gary And Wanda Ridgley
April 29, 2009
Mike and the Vanes Family
This is a very tough situation and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad, brother, Husband was one of the nicest and kind people I have ever known and I am proud to be from the same bloodline. May God be with you at this tough time and may you have many fond memories to make this easier
Gerry Lynn Paulin (Vanes)
April 29, 2009
Sorry we can't make it up for the funeral but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Patrice Madura
April 29, 2009
Our deepest condolences to Mary Ann, Renee, Mike, and all of the family at the loss of Dean. He was a special person who was always so good to my mother. He will be missed.
Love,
Patrice (Madura) & David Ward-Steinman
Ron, Karen and Tyler Gennarelli
April 29, 2009
Mike,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 28, 2009
Dear Mikey,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know if I could I would be there for you. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Marissa Folmar
Sharice Fontenot
Michelle Fontenot
Theresa Earle
April 28, 2009
Mike,
You and my family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Iris Z. DeJesus
April 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy Navejas
April 28, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Cathy, Michael Angel & Martin Navejas
The Spiritual Care Dept. St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
April 28, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Jim, Lori, and Kayleigh O'Brien
April 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Uncle Dean was a rock in our extended family.
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